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# What’s the role of bioplastics in a sustainable packaging future?
- URL: https://packaging-europe.ghost.io/whats-the-role-of-bioplastics-in-a-sustainable-packaging-future/
- Published: 2020-09-02T10:54:00.000Z
- Updated: 2025-05-22T21:10:43.000Z
- Author: Packaging Europe staff writers
- Tags: Sustainability, #layout-s, #type-article, #packaging-europe, #Import 2026-09-08 15:41

**Packaging Europe is pleased to invite you to our latest expert panel discussion, this time on the subject of the place of bioplastics in the future of sustainable packaging.**

What are the true environmental impacts and implications of bioplastics, and what potential do they have to drive sustainability and the circular economy in packaged goods? We have assembled an expert panel to discuss misconceptions, challenges, and opportunities around packaging applications, infrastructure, and regulation.

Featuring:

**• Hasso von Pogrell, Managing Director of European Bioplastics**

**• Andy Sweetman, Marketing Manager at Futamura**

**• Gary Tee, Sales Director UK at TIPA**

**• Hosted by Packaging Europe’s Tim Sykes**

The event will be streamed live on 10th September 12:00 (CEST)/11:00 (BST) on the [Packaging Europe website](https://packagingeurope.com/?ref=packaging-europe.ghost.io) and [YouTube channel](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WmbJMHuQSCE&feature=youtu.be&ref=packaging-europe.ghost.io) – subscribe and turn on notifications to ensure you don’t miss it!

[Click here to put the event in your calendar](https://calendar.google.com/calendar/ical/it%40packagingeurope.com/private-347d962d95d6998a5c1fbca1ee338b17/basic.ics?ref=packaging-europe.ghost.io).